Agenda 05/14/2024 Item #16K 7 (Resolution - Reappointing Sonja Samek to the Public Transit Advisory Committee)05/14/2024
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to reappoint Sonja Samek to the Public Transit Advisory Committee.
OBJECTIVE: To reappoint Sonja Samek to the Public Transit Advisory Committee, to a three-year term expiring
on March 22, 2027.
CONSIDERATIONS: The Public Transit Advisory Committee was originally established as an ad hoc committee
on February 26, 2013, by Resolution No. 2013-50, to make recommendations to the Board of County
Commissioners in matters related to transit policies, issues, programs and plans to provide mass transit services to
the citizens of Collier County. On March 22, 2016, the BCC adopted Ordinance No. 2016 -07, which converted the
committee from an ad hoc to a regular advisory committee and reduced the membership from 9 to 7 members.
Members of this committee shall include one representative designated by the District School Board of Collier
County and, if possible, include representatives from large employers, health care related services, social services
and transportation and planning professionals. At least two representatives shall be passengers of the system. Terms
are three years. A list of the current membership is included in the backup.
This committee has four current vacancies. The vacancies were advertised and an application was received from the
following:
APPLICANT CATEGORY DIST. VOTER ADVISORY COMM.
Sonja Samek* Representative of
the District School
Board
1 Yes Public Transit Advisory
Committee (2018-present)
*reapplying
ATTENDANCE: During the past two years, Sonja Samek has had three excused absences. Attendance records are
included in the backup.
COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS RECOMMENDATION: A letter of recommendation from the
Office of the Superintendent of the Collier County Public Schools electing Sonja Samek as their representative is
included in the backup.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: None.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote for
Board approval. - JAK
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners adopts the School Board Recommendation
and authorizes the Chair to execute the attached resolution confirming the reappointment.
PREPARED BY: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
AGENDA DATE: May 14, 2024
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. PTAC Backup 5.14.24 (PDF)
2. PTAC Membership List 5.14.24 (PDF)
3. PTAC Resolution 5.14.24 (PDF)
16.K.7
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.K.7
Doc ID: 28688
Item Summary: Recommendation to reappoint Sonja Samek to the Public Transit Advisory Committee.
Meeting Date: 05/14/2024
Prepared by:
Title: – County Attorney's Office
Name: Madison Bird
04/22/2024 1:23 PM
Submitted by:
Title: County Attorney – County Attorney's Office
Name: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow
04/22/2024 1:23 PM
Approved By:
Review:
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig Other Reviewer Completed 04/23/2024 10:19 AM
Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement Alexander Showalter Other Reviewer Completed
05/06/2024 1:31 PM
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 05/06/2024 1:45 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 05/06/2024 3:43 PM
Office of Management and Budget Christopher Johnson OMB Reviewer Completed 05/06/2024 4:24 PM
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 05/06/2024 4:36 PM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 05/14/2024 9:00 AM
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Member: Sonja Lee Samek
Mar‐22 Apr‐22 May‐22 Jun‐22 Jul‐22 Aug‐22 Sep‐22 Oct‐22 Nov‐22 Dec‐22
N/A X Excused X X N/A X X X N/A
Jan‐23 Feb‐23 Mar‐23 Apr‐23 May‐23 Jun‐23 Jul‐23 Aug‐23 Sep‐23 Oct‐23 Nov‐23 Dec‐23
X X X N/A X Excused N/A X Excused N/A X N/A
Jan‐24 Feb‐24 Mar‐24
X N/A X
N/A = Meeting Cancelled
X = Attendance
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Packet Pg. 1990 Attachment: PTAC Backup 5.14.24 (28688 : Recommendation to reappoint Sonja Samek to the Public Transit Advisory Committee)
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Packet Pg. 1991 Attachment: PTAC Backup 5.14.24 (28688 : Recommendation to reappoint Sonja Samek to the Public Transit Advisory Committee)
ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICANT
ROUTING MEMORANDUM
FROM: Wanda Rodriguez, Office of the County Attorney
DATE: March 21, 2024
APPLICANT:
Sonja Samek
8366 Rimini Way
Naples, FL 34114
APPL YING FOR: Public Transit Advisory Committee
We currently have three vacancies on the above referenced advisory committee. The vacancies were
advertised and persons interested in serving on this committee were asked to submit an application for
consideration.
TO ELECTIONS OFFICE: Attn: Shavontae Dominique
Please confirm if the above applicant is a registered voter in Collier County, and in what commissioner
district the applicant resides.
Registered Voter: Yes Commission District: l
TO STAFF LIAISON: Attn: Alexander Showalter
An application is attached for your review. Please let me know, in writing, the recommendation for
appointment to the advisory committee. In accordance with Resolution No. 2006-83, your
recommendation must be provided within 41 days of the above date. Your recommendation memo
should include:
__ The names of all applicants considered for the vacancy or vacancies.
__ The committee's recommendation for appointment or non-appointment.
__ The category or area of qualification the applicant is to be appointed in.
__ If the applicant is a reappointment, please include attendance records for the past two years.
TO ADVISORY BOARD COORDINATOR: Attn: Madison Bird
__ This applicant is not recommended for appointment. -OR-
-x- This applicant is recommended for appointment. A recommendation memo is attached,
please prepare an agenda item for the next available BCC agenda.
If you have any questions, please call me at 252-8123. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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Packet Pg. 1992 Attachment: PTAC Backup 5.14.24 (28688 : Recommendation to reappoint Sonja Samek to the Public Transit Advisory Committee)
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Packet Pg. 1993 Attachment: PTAC Backup 5.14.24 (28688 : Recommendation to reappoint Sonja Samek to the Public Transit Advisory Committee)
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Packet Pg. 1994 Attachment: PTAC Backup 5.14.24 (28688 : Recommendation to reappoint Sonja Samek to the Public Transit Advisory Committee)
Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Public Transit Advisory Committee
03/22/27 3 Years
District:
Category:
VACANT VACANT
Naples, FL
E-Mail:
05/14/13 07/16/16
04/12/22 03/22/25
3 Years
2978 Poplar Street
Transit Rider
4
3 Years
District:
Category:
Mr. John DiMarco, III
Naples, FL 34112
(239) 877-2400
E-Mail:jdm111@icloud.com
09/13/22 03/22/26 3.5 Years
9772 Bobwhite Lane
large employers
0District:
Category:
Mr. Dewey Enderle
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 919-6808
(800) 933-7001
E-Mail:dewey.enderle@arthrex.com
03/22/25 1 Year
transportation or planning professional
District:
Category:
VACANT VACANT
Naples, FL
E-Mail:
3/22/24
District School Board of Collier County
1District:
Category:
VACANT VACANT
Naples, FL 34114
E-Mail:
Monday, April 22, 2024 Page 1 of 3
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Packet Pg. 1995 Attachment: PTAC Membership List 5.14.24 (28688 : Recommendation to reappoint Sonja Samek to the Public Transit Advisory Committee)
Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Public Transit Advisory Committee
03/10/20 03/22/23
04/11/23 03/22/26
3 Years
148 Cheshire Way
none
2
3 Years
District:
Category:
Mr. Peter Berry
Naples, FL 34110
(860) 796-7485
E-Mail:peter@berrytwo.com
03/22/25 2.5 Years
Social Services
4District:
Category:
VACANT VACANT
Naples, FL
E-Mail:
Monday, April 22, 2024 Page 2 of 3
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Packet Pg. 1996 Attachment: PTAC Membership List 5.14.24 (28688 : Recommendation to reappoint Sonja Samek to the Public Transit Advisory Committee)
Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Public Transit Advisory Committee
The Public Transit Advisory Committee was originally established as an ad hoc committee on
February 26, 2013, by Resolution No. 2013-50, to make recommendations to the Board of
County Commissioners in matters related to transit policies, issues, programs and plans to
provide mass transit services to the citizens of Collier County. On March 22, 2016, the BCC
adopted Ordinance No. 2016-07, which converted the committee from an ad hoc to a regular
advisory committee, and reduced the membership from 9 to 7 members. Members of this
committee shall include one representative designated by the District School Board of Collier
County and, if possible, include representatives from large employers, health care related
services, social services and transportation and planning professionals. At least two
representatives shall be passengers of the system. Terms are three years.
cc: Rosio Garcia 252-5853
Omar DeLeon 252-4996
Alexander Showalter, Sr. Planner: 252-5849Staff:
FL STAT:
Monday, April 22, 2024 Page 3 of 3
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Packet Pg. 1997 Attachment: PTAC Membership List 5.14.24 (28688 : Recommendation to reappoint Sonja Samek to the Public Transit Advisory Committee)
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - ____
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, REAPPOINTING SONJA SAMEK TO THE
COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC TRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
WHEREAS, on March 22, 2016, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) adopted
Ordinance No. 2016-07 establishing the Collier County Public Transit Advisory Committee
(Advisory Committee) to assume the duties and responsibilities of the former Collier County Ad Hoc
Public Transit Advisory Committee, which was established by Resolution No. 2013-50, as amended,
to make recommendations to the Board in matters related to transit policies, issues, programs, and
plans to provide mass transit services in Collier County; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2016-07 provides that the Advisory Committee shall be
composed of seven members to include one representative designated by The District School Board,
at least two representatives who are passengers of the system, and when possible, representatives of
other categories as set forth in the Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, there are four vacancies on this Advisory Committee; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners previously provided public notice soliciting
applications from interested parties; and
WHEREAS, staff has provided the Board with its recommendation for reappointment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that SONJA SAMEK is hereby
reappointed to her seat on the Public Transit Advisory Committee, as the representative of The
District School Board, to a three-year term expiring on March 22, 2027.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED upon majority vote on this the 14th day of May, 2024.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTAL K. KINZEL, Clerk COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By:_____________________________ By:_____________________________
, Deputy Clerk Chris Hall, Chairman
Approved as to form and legality:
_______________________________
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
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Packet Pg. 1998 Attachment: PTAC Resolution 5.14.24 (28688 : Recommendation to reappoint Sonja Samek to the Public Transit Advisory Committee)